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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.56, 606.51 and 299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.56, 606.51 and 299.94 is: 413.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.56 : 606.51 = 299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.56/606.51 = 299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.56x = 606.51 × 299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.56x = 181,916.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,916.61/439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.86

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